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Dennehotso, Arizona
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Location in Apache County and the state of Arizona
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 Dennehotso, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.96 sq mi (25.80 km2) |
| • Land | 9.95 sq mi (25.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,069 ft (1,545 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 587 |
| • Density | 58.98/sq mi (22.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
86535
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| Area code | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-18580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408658 |
Dennehotso (which is pronounced like "Day-nee-ho-tso" and means "many springs" in Navajo) is a small community in Apache County, Arizona, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2010, about 746 people lived in Dennehotso. By 2020, the population was 587 people.
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Where is Dennehotso?
Dennehotso is located in Apache County, Arizona. The United States Census Bureau says the total area of the community is about 25.8 square kilometers (or 9.96 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Dennehotso?
In 2000, there were 734 people living in Dennehotso. Most people in Dennehotso are Native American. About 98.6% of the people identified as Native American.
Many families live in Dennehotso. In 2000, over half of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 4.4 people, and the average family had about 4.9 people.
The community has a young population. In 2000, about 44.6% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of people living there was 21 years old.
Languages Spoken
In 2000, most people in Dennehotso spoke the Navajo language at home. About 96.4% of residents spoke Navajo. A smaller number, about 3.6%, spoke English at home.
Schools in Dennehotso
Students in Dennehotso attend schools that are part of the Red Mesa Unified School District.
- Red Mesa K–8 School: This school serves younger students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
- Red Mesa High School: Older students attend this high school.
The Red Mesa Unified School District was created in July 1983. Before that, Dennehotso was part of the Chinle School District.
Dennehotso Boarding School
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) also runs the Dennehotso Boarding School. This school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
The school has new buildings. A school facility for 186 students is about 46,545 square feet. There is also a dormitory (a place for students to live) for 33 students, which is about 10,072 square feet. The groundbreaking for these new buildings happened in February 2013.
The school helps students get to school by providing transportation. This is for students living between Baby Rocks and Mexican Water. If families live far from the highway or outside this area, students can stay in the dormitory.
Famous People from Dennehotso
- Brian Yazzie: A well-known chef, Brian Yazzie was born in Dennehotso.
